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Ridiculous History: Ancient Armies Waged War With Hallucinogenic Honey
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What was the 'mad honey' used by Roman and Persian warriors? Learn more about hallucinogenic honey in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How to Neutralize Asparagus Pee
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Is it better to be grossed out by the smell of your asparagus pee, or not to be able to smell it all? A new study explains why some of us can detect this unique odor.
Can Spicy Food Really Burn Out Taste Buds?
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There's always that person who reaches for the hot sauce at every single meal. HowStuffWorks Now investigates what's going on with those spicy folks.
Ridiculous History: What's for Dinner? Meat Jell-O
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Aspics and gelatin salads used to be more common foods on Western menus, but they have largely vanished from the table. Could savory gelatin make a comeback?
When Sound Makes You Sick
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There's growing evidence that sound can cause a range of health problems. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol
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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!
Is Vantablack Really the Blackest Black?
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Vantablack is one of the darkest substances known, able to absorb up to 99.965 percent of visible light. But is it the blackest of blacks on the planet?
Man's War With Unwanted Body Hair
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After a certain age, a lot of men start growing hair in places they don't want it - and stop growing it where they do. HOwStuffWorks looks at why.
Do You Need Soap to Get Your Dishes Clean?
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Do you need soap to get your dishes clean? HowStuffWorks bursts that bubble.
The Light and Fluffy History of Southern Biscuits
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Biscuits have come a long way since their incarnation as hard, dry rations meant simply for survival. HowStuffWorks looks at the history of biscuits.